What is another word for gas-discharge tube?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈasdɪst͡ʃˈɑːd͡ʒ tjˈuːb] (IPA) 
Gas-discharge tube is a sealed device containing gases and electrodes that emit gas discharge. It is also called a gas tube, discharge tube, plasma tube, or electron tube. These tubes have various uses, such as providing a light source in neon signs, in fluorescent lamps, and in x-ray machines. Gas tubes are commonly used in electronics, where they operate as voltage-controlled switches or amplifiers. In addition, they are used in spectroscopy to analyze the elemental composition of materials. Regardless of the name, gas-discharge tubes play a vital role in different applications and industries, and they continue to be developed with more precise and efficient technologies.
